RN - Emergency Medicine - PRN

Ochsner Health • Quitman, MS

22h

About The Position

This role provides patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and contributes to unit and department strategic goals. The position also requires professional responsibility and accountability for personal practice and support of the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The RN assesses patient and family learning needs and applies teaching strategies suited to diverse needs. The role includes collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, managing nursing team resources, using data to promote change and optimal outcomes, and adapting communication and care to each patient population. The employee must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and report known or suspected compliance, privacy, or safety concerns.

This position involves work in patient-care areas and direct interaction with patients. Routine duties require exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as heavy work, with specified lifting and exertion demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency in computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• Good organizational and time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team human and fiscal resources appropriately; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level